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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Mississauga

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Mississauga, OntarioLocal timezone: America/Toronto

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Mississauga bulky pickup offers free curbside service on your garbage day. Set out furniture, mattresses, and other accepted items by 7 a.m., follow preparation rules, and take appliances and electronics to Peel's Community Recycling Centres.

Service type

curbside

Set bulky items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage collection day. No appointment is required; follow item-specific preparation rules.

Limits

Cut and roll carpet to a maximum of 1.2 meters long and 76 centimeters wide. Toilets are limited to two per pickup and must have tanks removed. Remove propane tanks from barbecues and place items at the curb without blocking access.

Fees: Curbside bulky pickup is free. Community Recycling Centre drop-off fees apply for certain materials, with dedicated loads of metals, electronics, and appliances accepted at no charge.

Appointment or request

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping through Mississauga 311 or the Region of Peel's waste enforcement services.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Barbecues without propane tanks, Rolled carpet or underlay cut and bundled within size limits, Ceramic toilets (maximum two with the tank removed and placed separately)
Not accepted
Electronics including televisions and computers, Large appliances and metal fixtures such as refrigerators, freezers, or water heaters, Propane tanks or cylinders, Household hazardous waste including paint, solvents, and automotive fluids, Construction and renovation debris beyond allowed preparation
Holiday shifts
No collection on major holidays such as Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day; during those weeks collection is typically one day later, so confirm the schedule in the Collection Calendar.

Official service info

Source: Region of Peel - Bulky Items

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Mississauga, Ontario. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Set bulky items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage collection day. No appointment is required; follow item-specific preparation rules.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Barbecues without propane tanks, Rolled carpet or underlay cut and bundled within size limits, Ceramic toilets (maximum two with the tank removed and placed separately). Not accepted: Electronics including televisions and computers, Large appliances and metal fixtures such as refrigerators, freezers, or water heaters, Propane tanks or cylinders, Household hazardous waste including paint, solvents, and automotive fluids, Construction and renovation debris beyond allowed preparation. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/ontario/mississauga

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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